Tottenham Stadium: Wizkid FC refutes podcast's unsold concert claim, shares evidence

• Wizkid FC has rallied behind their idol, Wizkid, following allegations that his career is on the decline
• A podcast episode sparked outrage among Wizkid FC after a guest claimed that Wizkid's 2023 show at Tottenham Stadium failed to sell out
• Wizkid FC shut down critics with evidence that the concert was sold out

The loyalty and dedication of Wizkid FC, the fan club of Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Wizkid, have once again proved to be strong following recent allegations that the singer's career is on the decline in a podcast with On-air personality Adesope Olajide. 

The Afrobeats singer, who rose to prominence in 2011 and has since broken records and received numerous awards, has been rumoured to be experiencing a downward trend in his career and is no longer in high demand for events and endorsement deals.

In recent times, a video podcast ‘Fresh Off The BOAT’ with Adesope Olajide, popularly known as Shopsydoo, sparked outrage among Wizkid FC when a guest on the podcast claimed that Wizkid's show at Tottenham Stadium in 2023 failed to sell out. This prompted a fierce backlash from Wizkid FC.

During the episode, the guest claimed that Wizkid failed to sell out his 2023 show at the 62,850-capacity Tottenham Stadium, contradicting earlier reports. She further asserted that this disappointment would prevent Wizkid from booking similar large-scale venues.

In their discussion, she stated: “I want to say with all due respect to everybody. We set out artistes for failure if we keep doing like this. For example, Wiz did not sell out Tottenham Stadium right? He did not. He has not been able to come back and do a venue of the same capacity because he did not sell out. Right or wrong?”

What sparked outrage among Wizkid FC members was Adesope's response to the guest's statement. Instead of defending Wizkid, Adesope seemingly validated the claim by saying, "You work with Live Nation.” 

This perceived betrayal has led to widespread criticism, with many labelling the podcast an "Association of Haters" and demanding accountability from Adesope, who is now tagged “Adesoapy.” 

Wizkid FC also accused him of sensationalising the story to boost his podcast's traffic. Some fans believe the comments were unfair and unwarranted, while others argue that he simply stated facts following a recent clash with Nelson Epega in October 2024.

The controversy began on October 2, 2024, when talent manager Nelson Epega called out Wizkid for not releasing any hit songs in the past four years. 

Epega claimed Wizkid had not had a hit in four years and was inferior to younger artistes like Ayra Starr, Tems, and Rema. Wizkid responded, asserting his superiority and revealing that he had turned down a deal with Puma due to payment issues. This statement sparked concerns about Wizkid's career trajectory and raised questions about his relevance in the music industry.

Meanwhile, Wizkid FC has released evidence proving that the singer's recent concert was, in fact, sold out. Armed with proof, Wizkid FC shared a series of images and event organisers' posts. 

The evidence verified that all tickets for the concert were sold, conclusively establishing the event's sold-out status.

The action addresses questions previously raised about the validity of the sold-out claim.

Wizkid FC rallied behind their idol

Despite the controversy, Wizkid FC remains steadfast in supporting the singer. They argue that Wizkid's legacy and contributions to the music industry cannot be diminished by recent setbacks and dragged Olajide for his involvement. 

Here are some reactions below:

@engr.oja commented: “Was it the stadium I attended the concert or another one. I have evidence on my phone baje”

@beji3400 commented: “This woman is a Wizkid hater, so why is she relevant? She supports Davido just let yall know!.”

@theradiantjanet commented: “That babe is the Wizkid's biggest hater I know! I've watched her podcast and she is always trying to bring him down!”

@henrt_aniegboka_ commented: “If she no add Wizkid I bet you this story no go trend😂😂 but Wizzy nah cr7 of AFROBEAT😂😂”

@KvngGenerous posted: “They will keep using us for cheap clouts if we don’t learn how to ignore sometimes (Wizkid family) 

Watch this video to see the breakdown of everything 🦅❤️😭😂

Adesoapy intentionally called 2 $20 Oscro to criticize the afrobeats blueprint, have you ever asked yourself why it’s always Wizkid ? Cause he’s the clout 😂

Those 2 Worwor girls aren’t Wizkid fans..  that Emeka with beards na Burnaboy fan,the second one na Osakpolor fan (Fâkè life ambassador)”

@iam_Hunchojay posted: “The werey Dey invite Wizkid haters come hin podcasts this is not the first time he has been doing it, na pussy be the man jawe” 

@Jubrilihno posted: “I attended the show and also attended Travis Scott show in the same Stadium amd both were sold out. 

Ask dem at Live Nation if they still had Wizkid tickets that night or not, cus i wanted to buy ticket for a friend on that day and i couldn’t find it on any website, even the resale tickets were sold out on Ticket Master website”

@Faith90678262 commented: “This people are trying hard to rewrite wizkid history and you'll saying we shouldn't defend because it may make the podcast go viral.... Adesoapy and that green witch meridian are hypocrite…”

@chevko029 posted: “Same live nation 🤡🤡”

As the debate rages on, some acknowledged that Wizkid's career may be experiencing a slump. 

Here are further reactions:

@DonCorleone707 commented: “Tottenham stadium that hosted the show didn't tweet sold out, but I should believe a CNN post that he sold out. I pray this dragging makes then expose more of how that show flopped. I'm sure your man is still owing LiveNation for the loss they incurred on that show.

Let me just stop here and observe.

Una go use una hand expose him Nyash for outside.”

@Newboithe_king commented: “Some people are just mumu cause of stanship” 

@mazi.judepondiz commented: “Everybody no say Wizkid no dey get shows for abroad again because he can't sellout any arena and it's very obvious because the whole of 2024, he no headline 1 single show but his FCs won't stop hyping him and we understand sha.”

@heisartistic commented: “She's stating facts. And the 3 days 02 arena shows were free. We should slow down on all the unnecessary hype.”

@topstar.photography commented: “Fact and that's not a bad thing though, but few mumu FCs will still come for her😂😂😂😂”

@bet757876 commented: “Wiz is past glory After all the insults and trolling before releasing his album. It took only one song from davido to dethrone a whole album of 16 songs. Davido has the number one song in Nigeria. He also claimed that David is cheap, but he shared the stage twice with David this December and David closed the shows twice. He even performed before burna boy”

6 Wizkid projects that have surpassed 100M+ Spotify streams

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Afrobeats singer Wizkid has always made a statement with his studio albums on streaming albums, as his newly released Morayo album surpassed 100M+ streams on Spotify. 

TheRadar curated the singer’s six studio projects that have achieved similar milestones.